Iron Mountain Festival & Freedom Celebration returns Saturday; focus of...
ROLAND, Okla. -- The Iron Mountain Festival and Freedom Celebration returns Saturday to downtown Roland, but the annual fireworks display may not happen.
View ArticlePea Ridge, Little Flock first responders train for active shooting situation
PEA RIDGE -- "Stopping the killing" is the first priority in an active shooting situation, according to Pea Ridge police Capt. Rich Fordham. Stopping the dying is next.
View ArticleNorthwest Arkansas veterans say good outweighs the bad when it comes to...
SILOAM SPRINGS -- For Dr. Ken Leach of Siloam Springs, who earned a Purple Heart and a bronze star for his actions in the Vietnam War, fireworks were a favorite thing as a kid.
View ArticleFarmington church plans to appeal to City Council after parking plan fails...
FARMINGTON -- An area church plans to appeal a recent decision on a revised proposal for a new parking lot, but first it will try to address traffic and flooding concerns that have been raised.
View ArticleMental evaluation ordered for Little Rock man accused regarding Crawford...
VAN BUREN -- A mental fitness exam has been ordered for a Little Rock man who has pleaded not guilty to 20 felony charges that he had child pornography materials.
View ArticleSex for cash: Investigation continues as Fort Smith police sort out victim’s...
FORT SMITH -- A Van Buren woman arrested last month in connection with armed aggravated robbery has not yet been formally charged with the offense, although police found the victim's wallet among items...
View ArticleOfficial plans for Owl Commons in Bella Vista expected soon after rezoning OK’d
BELLA VISTA -- With a zoning change recently approved, the developer behind a senior-focused housing project is preparing to present specific development plans to the city.
View ArticleNew school in Fayetteville emphasizes ‘experiential learning’ through outdoor...
FAYETTEVILLE -- Representatives of a new school opening in August say it will be the first in Northwest Arkansas for fifth-grade students and older built entirely around "experiential education"...
View ArticleCenterton aiming to draw in more people with updated logo, branding
CENTERTON -- The city is creating a new image to try to more effectively entice people and businesses to move here.
View ArticleNorthwest Arkansas near the end of the line on wastewater
The largest hurdle facing Northwest Arkansas' continued growth? The ability to add toilets and drains.
View ArticleProposed ordinance would codify ‘good time’ and labor policy for inmates in...
FAYETTEVILLE -- Some inmates at the Washington County Detention Center have been able to earn credits toward early release for good behavior for years, but there is currently no county ordinance...
View ArticleDivorces granted June 19-25 in Washington, Benton counties
The following divorces granted were recorded June 26 - July 2 in the Benton and Washington county clerks' offices:
View ArticleCouples apply for marriage licenses in Sebastian County
The following marriage license applications were recorded June 24-30 in the Sebastian County Clerk's Office.
View ArticleDivorces granted in Crawford, Sebastian counties, June 24-30
The following divorces granted were recorded in the Crawford and Sebastian county clerks' offices June 24-30.
View ArticleStudy of ‘Franklin County Correctional Facility’ land is preliminary, authors...
CHARLESTON -- "The site is suitable for development," a State of Arkansas official declares in a document preceding the more than 800-page preliminary site assessment of Franklin County land where a...
View ArticleSome express environmental concerns over Fayetteville district’s plans for...
FAYETTEVILLE -- A planned school project in the heart of Fayetteville has triggered some pushback from residents.
View ArticleLocal students and first responders work together on mock crash Wednesday
FORT SMITH -- First responders and future medical professionals kicked into high gear Wednesday when they found themselves faced with a flipped bus filled with victims in need of help.
View ArticleMental evaluation ordered for Fort Smith man charged with pistol-whipping...
FORT SMITH -- A forensic mental exam has been ordered for a man accused of pistol-whipping and robbing a victim in a Fort Smith apartment.
View ArticleMayor’s Fourth of July celebration
Blayk Puckett juggles bowling pins Friday during the Mayor's Fourth of July celebration at the Riverfront Park in downtown Fort Smith. Many activities and festivities for everyone to enjoy such as live...
View ArticleFresh air ping pong
John Rogers, 8, and his grandpa, John Mertz of Rogers, play table tennis Saturday on the outdoor table at The Quiver archery range at Osage Park in Bentonville. Cornhole games are also available...
View ArticleBentonville accepting public comments for $14 million intersection...
BENTONVILLE -- The city plans to build a roundabout and other improvements starting next year to help improve traffic flow in the southwestern corner of the city.
View ArticleMarriage licenses issued in Washington County, June 26 - July 2
The following marriage license applications were recorded June 26-July 2 in the Washington County Clerk's Office.
View ArticleBenton County marriage licenses issued June 26 - July 2
The following marriage license applications were recorded June 26-July 2 in the Benton County Clerk's Office:
View ArticleRestaurant inspections: Hard to wash hands with no soap
Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination,...
View ArticleFayetteville’s Collier Drug Store sign dispute a year long, records show
FAYETTEVILLE -- The dispute over Collier Drug Store's electronic signs has included a year of warnings and discussions about how to reach compliance, records show.
View ArticleSeveral restaurants need cleaning; beards needs covering
Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination,...
View ArticleWoods Elementary teacher and students honored at international competition
FORT SMITH -- Elementary school teacher Autumn Minnick was recognized by the district last week after being inducted into a hall of fame at an international competition.
View ArticleGreenwood City Council to discuss grant applications, city codes issues at...
GREENWOOD -- Seeking grants and revisiting issues on the city's codes will be the main topics of Monday's Greenwood City Council meeting.
View ArticleTrial set Thursday for man accused in 2 fatal shootings in Alma; deceased...
VAN BUREN -- Attorneys are sparring over the inclusion of a deceased woman's statement as evidence as they prepare for the capital murder trial of an Alma man.
View ArticleSingle-vehicle crash near Mountainburg kills Van Buren man Saturday
MOUNTAINBURG -- A Van Buren man died Saturday morning as a result of a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 71 in Mountainburg, according to Arkansas State Police.
View Article‘We took advantage of you’: Hackett man, Fort Smith woman face rape charge...
FORT SMITH -- A mental fitness exam is scheduled later this month for a Fort Smith woman who, along with a Hackett man, is accused in connection with rape of a "physically helpless" person.
View ArticleHayes Minor, Rogers council member and former police chief, pleads not guilty...
FAYETTEVILLE -- Rogers City Council member Hayes Minor pleaded not guilty Monday morning to driving while intoxicated and related charges in Fayetteville District Court, court staff confirmed.
View ArticleWater customers south of Fayetteville Executive Airport warned of service...
FAYETTEVILLE -- Some Fayetteville water customers were expected to experience a disruption in their service Monday afternoon and into the evening as city crews performed an emergency waterline repair.
View ArticleBenton County judge allows courtroom to be closed in criminal case connected...
BENTONVILLE -- A local circuit judge closed his courtroom to the public and press at a hearing concerning the legal representation for a Rogers man accused of soliciting youth to join a gang.
View ArticleRogers man drowns after falling off boat dock into Beaver Lake on Fourth of...
ROGERS -- A Rogers man drowned Friday after falling off his boat dock into Beaver Lake.
View ArticleArkansas Governor’s School students begin on four-week program at Arkansas Tech
RUSSELLVILLE -- Arkansas Governor's School began its 46th annual session on Sunday with an opening ceremony at John E. Tucker Coliseum on the Arkansas Tech University campus in Russellville.
View ArticleFayetteville man faces murder charge in connection with infant girl’s death
FAYETTEVILLE -- A Fayetteville man is facing a capital murder charge in connection with the death of a 4-month-old girl.
View ArticleFort Smith Board of Directors to interview internal auditor candidate Tuesday
FORT SMITH -- The Board of Directors will interview a candidate for the Director of Internal Audit position Tuesday during the board's regular meeting.
View ArticleFort Smith police seek 19-year-old armed robbery suspect
FORT SMITH -- Police are looking for a man in connection with an armed robbery that happened on the Fourth of July.
View ArticleRussellville man gets 20 years in prison for Fayetteville crash that killed...
FAYETTEVILLE -- A Russellville man received a 20-year prison sentence Monday after pleading guilty to negligent homicide as a result of driving while intoxicated in a crash that killed a 12-year-old girl.
View ArticleThreet to step down as circuit judge after current term ends in December 2026
FAYETTEVILLE -- Thirty-six years of coming to the Washington County Courthouse almost every day is finally enough for Circuit Judge John Threet.
View ArticleSpringdale man pleads guilty in kidnapping and robbery, gets 15 years in prison
FAYETTEVILLE -- A homeless Springdale man will spend 15 years in prison for his part in kidnapping and robbing a man at gunpoint, stealing the man's car and robbing the man's friends.
View ArticleApplication period now open for e-bike rebate program in Bentonville
BENTONVILLE -- The July application period is now open for Bentonville residents wishing to get financial assistance for buying e-bikes.
View Article11 people arrested in connection with various charges in Northwest Arkansas
Felony arrests from the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Fayetteville, Lowell, Springdale and Tontitown Police Departments.
View ArticleFort Smith police make arrests related to aggravated assault, illicit drugs
Felony arrests from the Fort Smith Police Department.
View ArticleGreenwood City Council approves creation of new codification committee
GREENWOOD -- A new committee in Greenwood will work on cleaning up the city's ordinances following the City Council's July meeting.
View ArticleWalmart donations to help Texas flood victims
Walmart Inc. is giving $500,000 in grants and in-kind donations to Central Texas communities hit over the July Fourth weekend by disastrous floods.
View ArticleRogers man gets six-year prison sentence in connection with Springdale...
FAYETTEVILLE -- A Rogers man received a six-year prison sentence Monday after pleading guilty to terroristic threatening and criminal mischief related to a 2024 shooting in Springdale.
View ArticleBella Vista adds online form option for those seeking public records from...
BELLA VISTA -- People seeking public records from the city now have a new option for doing so.
View ArticleAlma man accused in two fatal shootings won’t face death penalty, prosecutors...
VAN BUREN -- Crawford County prosecutors will not seek the death penalty if they prove their case against an Alma man facing trial this week for the 2023 shooting deaths of two men, one of whom was his...
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